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Green Tea a Type 1 Diabetes Combatant Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2008

A common antioxidant found in green tea might delay or prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes. The finding was an unexpected bi-product of a study focusing on Sjogren's syndrome, a condition associated with mouth and eye dryness due to damaged moisture glands.

High Fructose Diet Associated With Obesity Posted: Monday, October 20, 2008

Leptin resistance, a condition closely associated with obesity, can be caused by consuming too much fructose. Fructose is one of the most common sugars found in food.

Red Wine Antioxidant Found In Cocoa Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2008

The compound resveratrol, often associated with benefits associated with drinking red wine, has recently been confirmed to be present in cocoa and dark chocolate. This finding could affirm that dark chocolate has similar health benefits to red wine.

Aspirin and Antioxidants Might Not Help Prevent Heart Disease for Diabetics Posted: Friday, October 17, 2008

The long-established belief that aspirin helps prevent heart attacks, especially in high risk groups like diabetics, has been strongly challenged in a recent study. Aspirin, as well as antioxidant supplements, were found to have no effect on preventing heart attacks in diabetics.

Honey a Possible Alternative Burn Treatment Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Mild to moderate burns may benefit from the administrations of honey. Honey was shown in a recent study to compare favorably to traditional burn treatments, such as gauze and film "dressings."

Severity of Diabetic Retinopathy Linked to Incidence of Nephropathy Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008

A large population-based study has identified a significant association between the severity of retinopathy and the incidence of nephropathy in patients with diabetes. In addition, disease severity appears to be linked to a family history of diabetes.

Calorie Overload Sends The Brain Haywire: Study Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Overeating makes the brain go haywire, prompting a cascade of damage that may cause diabetes, heart disease and other ills, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

Calorie Curb Boosts Heart Function in Obese Diabetics Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008

In obese patients with type 2 diabetes, increased triglyceride stores in the heart can be mobilized by therapeutic prolonged caloric restriction.

Eating Dark Chocolate Reduces CRP Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008

A new Italian study has shown, for the first time, that consuming moderate amounts of dark chocolate can significantly reduce levels of C-reactive protein (CRP).

Oily Fish Can Reduce Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Eating oily fish containing docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid at least once a week appears to decrease the risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration by half, according to a large population-based study.

 

 

 

 

 

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